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West Virginia folklore West Virginia folklore Folklore in the US state of West Virginia West Virginia has a rich tradition of folklore – including folktales, legends, and superstitions – resulting from the diverse ethnicities, religions, languages, and culture of migrants who moved there in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Quick facts Types, Region ... West Virginia folklore Types Folktales, legends, superstitions, cryptids Region West Virginia Related topics Appalachian folklore, Folklore of the United States Close Scope This article summarizes selected examples of folktales, legends, superstitions, and reported cryptids associated with West Virginia, with emphasis on material documented in published collections and historical sources.[1] Origins As the mining and railroad industries in West Virginia grew from the mid-1800s through…

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